Picanha with Farofa and Sides

About this recipe

Experience the taste of Brazil with this classic Picanha dish, complemented by farofa, a savory and crunchy toasted cassava flour, and a variety of vibrant side dishes. This recipe captures the essence of Brazilian cuisine, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will transport you to a traditional Brazilian steakhouse.

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg picanha steak
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 500 g cassava flour
• 200 g bacon, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 eggs
• 4 bananas, sliced
• 500 g rice
• 500 g black beans
• 500 g collard greens, chopped
• 500 g tomato salad (tomatoes, onions, parsley)
• 500 g potato salad (potatoes, mayonnaise, pickles)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Season the picanha steak with salt and pepper and grill for 5 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent; add butter and melt.

5. 5

   Toast cassava flour until golden brown, then mix in crispy bacon.

6. 6

   Fry eggs sunny-side up and bananas until golden.

7. 7

   Prepare rice and black beans according to package directions.

8. 8

   Steam collard greens until tender.

9. 9

   Assemble the tomato and potato salads in separate bowls.

10. 10

    Slice picanha and serve with farofa, eggs, bananas, rice, beans, collard greens, tomato salad, and potato salad.